Thursday, February 20, 2014

Lego Movie A Well-Built Success

One of the common reactions to the trailer was that it looked too corny or cheesier than an extra-large pizza pie. However, the post-screening reaction at the movie theater was quite different. Despite the thoughtless-improv vibe of the movie, the multilayered storyline and hilarious punchlines left the audience begging for more. As a matter of fact, many went right back in for an encore, just to see the hysterically comedic manifestations of the distinctive personalities of each character. What are these personality traits you ask? Go see for yourself. (Hint: look out for Lego Batman).

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Natalia Vodianova


Natalia Vodianova, born Natalia Mikhailovna Vodianova (Наталья Михайловна Водянова in Russian) on February 28th, 1982, is a Russian model and philantropist who currently lives in the United Kingdom. She was born in Born in Gorky, USSR, which now has the name of Nizhny Novgorod in Russia.

Natalia comes from a very poor family. When she was still a child, she was helping her family with their financial lack by helping her mom sell fruits. Also, at a young age, Natalia saw her father walk away from the family, and they never communicated again since this day, until Natalia became famous.

At the age of 15, Natalia got in a modelling academy. She couldn't even speak english back then, but she managed to master the language in about three months. At 17 years old, she moved to Paris, and signed with Viva Models.

Natalia has had a very large success as a model, in many areas including runways, editorials, and advertising campaigns. She has modeled in advertising campaigns for successful name brands such as Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, L'Oréal, and many more.

Natalia Vodianova's acting debut was in the movie CQ (2001) of Roman Coppola. Later, in 2009, she appeared in the movie Probka (2009), directed by Alexander Kott. Her latest film appearance was in 2010, in the 2010 remake of Clash of The Titans starring Sam Worthington, where the model was entirely modified with CGI for the role of medusa, the snake-bodied female whose "gaze" could turn anyone into a stone statue.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Leonardo Dicaprio


Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11th, 1974 in Los Angeles, CA. He has been involved in the movie industry since 1989 and is now a famous actor and film producer.

His first role was on the sitcom Growing Pains (1985 - 1992) as Luke Brower. In the picture above, he is standing between Jeremy Miller (right) and Kirk Cameron (left).

He later starred as Tobias "Toby" Wolff in the movie This Boy's Life (1993) with Robert De Niro as Dwight Hansen and Ellen Barkin as Caroline Wolff Hansen, which boosted his fame.

Not long after, he played the role of a mentally handicapped boy named Arnie Grape in the movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), starring Johnny Depp as Gilbert Grape, Arnie's brother. He received the Golden Globe and Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in this movie.

He has been nominated for a total of two BAFTAs, three SAGs, and seven Golden Globes.


After his performance as Jack Dawson in Titanic (1997), which was based on a true story, DiCaprio gained international fame. This movie, which is among the most successful of all time, is set to be released in 3D in April 2012, after the director James Cameron completes the conversion.

DiCaprio has starred in many other successful movies such as:

Romeo + Juliet with Claire Danes

Catch Me If You Can with Tom Hanks

The Aviator

The Departed, with Matt Damon , Mark Wahlberg and Jack Nicholson

Blood Diamond with Djimon Hounsou

Shutter Island with Mark Ruffalo

Inception, and many more.

He has received an Academy Award For Best Actor nomination for his role in Blood Diamond, as well as his role in The Aviator.

His latest movies, Shutter Island and Inception, were mind blowing thrillers that kept the audience asking questions even after watching the movies. Til this day, many people are still asking: "Is Edward 'Teddy' Daniels Crazy Or Sane In Shutter Island?" Some say he was, some say he wasn't...

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Steve Carell


Born Steven John Carell on August 16th, 1962 in Concord, MA, Steve Carell is now one of the most famous American comedians. Besides being an actor, he is a voice artist, director, producer, and writer.

He acquired his fame mostly for of his roles in the TV shows The Daily Show With Jon Stewart (1999 - 2004) and The Office (2005 - Now) (as Michael Scott).

Carell also had starring roles in some famous hollywood movies, including Anchorman, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Little Miss Sunshine, Evan Almighty, Dan In Real Life, Get Smart (with Anne Hathaway), Date Night (with Tina Fey), and Dinner for Schmucks (as Barry, with Paul Rudd).

Additionally, he voiced characters in the animated movies Over The Edge, Horton Hears A Who!, and Despicable Me.
Below is a video of Steve Carell and Paul Rudd, his costar in Dinner For Shmucks, making a parody of the famous "decision" of LeBron James where he officially announced he was moving to Miami.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Jonah Hex 2010 Movie


Jonah Hex is played by Josh Brolin. He is an outlaw who nearly escaped death after being tortured by Quentin Turnbull, the main villain of the Jonah Hex movie.

Turnbull is played by John Malkovich, and he is a voodoo doctor whose main goal is to raise an army of zombies and release hell on earth.

Turnbull's main henchman is Burke, played by Michael Fassbender.

Megan Fox plays Leila, an ex-prostitute who accompanies Jonah in his journey.
Full description of the movie...
Here is the trailer below:

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Toy Story 3


Andy's toys are back in a third disney/pixar 3D adventure. The only problem is, Andy doesn't have time anymore to play with them, since he is packing for college campus, additionally to the fact that he is too grown to still be as interested in toys as he was before. After spending an extremely long time locked up without ever being played with, the toys decide to go to a place called Sunny Side Day Care after overhearing Andy's mom talking about donating them there. When they get there, it's seems like heaven to them, when they see each toy having its own child to be played with. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), on the other hand, leaves his friends and goes back by himself trying to find a way to his home. Meanwhile, in Sunny Side, the dream come true of Andy's toys quickly turns into a nightmare when they are placed in the room of the younger children who don't know how to play with toys and torture them instead for fun. When Woody learns about that, he feels obliged to go back to Sunny Side and save his friends. There, they plot together their escape plan from this dark place, an exploit that no previous captive toy has been able to achieve. More detailed article.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

The Losers 2010 Movie


It's the story of five men who once were working with the CIA, but one day, they got framed and attackd by a powerful guy known as Max. After this incident, everyone thought they were dead, but they were still safe and sound. Meanwhile, they were preparing to get back at Max, working undercover. Also, they met along their journey a woman named Aisha who helped them reach their goal with more success.

The five men are Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar. Clay is the leader of the crew and coordinates all their missions. Jensen is the high tech of the crew and is a specialist in computers and communication systems. Pooch's specialty is transportation and heavy weapons such as rocket launchers. Cougar is the most precise elite shooter a man could ask for. Together, these individuals who are specialists each in their own field form the untraceable and unbeatable crew called The Losers.

Inspired by a comic book, The Losers movie is directed by Sylvain White and is scheduled to be released on April 23rd, 2010 in the United States of America. Clay is played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan who was also seen in Watchmen as The Comedian. Jensen is played by Chris Evans, especially known for his role as the famous Human Torch in the Fantastic Four series. Roque is played by Idris Elba. Pooch is played by Colombus Short who was seen only a week before the release date of The Losers in Death At A Funeral. Cougar is played by Oscar Jaenada. Aisha is played by Zoe Saldana, who was recently seen in James Cameron's famous movie Avatar. Max is played by Jason Patric.